I just bought back the other 2 units at under 85 +105 {bet365}
after reading this writeup by sherwood:
St. Louis under 85 +1.00 PINNACLE<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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></o>The Cardinals had everything go their way in the playoffs last season and plenty of props go out to them. However, this was a very mediocre team that backed into the playoffs with just 83 regular season wins and now they’re asked to win three more? We don’t think so and here’s why: First, they won the World Series and the inevitable letdown, or hangover if you will, could linger all year long. Secondly, the Cards did nothing to improve and in fact, lost three fifths of their starting rotation, as Suppan, Marquis and Jeff Weaver all departed via the free agent market. The Cards also lost RHP Jorge Sosa. To replace them the Cardinals signed free agents Kip Wells from Texas, and Ryan Franklin from Cincinnati. Wells will be pitching for his third team in one year and last season he went 2-5 with a 6.50 ERA. Franklin has a career record of 41-57 with an ERA of 4.35, however, three of his four seasons were pitched at Seattle’s Safeco Park, a true pitchers park so his numbers are even less impressive. Mark Mulder will start the year on the DL, meaning between the rotation and the pen the Cardinals have one proven pitcher, Chris Carpenter. The bullpen is a bigger liability then it was last season. Offensively, the Cardinals will produce, as any team that has Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen batting in the middle would. Thing is, this isn’t about their offense, this choice is all about playing against a team that will very likely lead the majors in runs allowed and may just have the worst pitching staff in the game. The Cardinals aren’t about to become the first team ever to have success with a pitching staff like the one they’ll employ this season. Play: under 85 +1.00 (Risking 5 units).
